Tariff threats prompt builders to pump brakes on new construction

Housing starts fell 11.4 percent in March, a modest improvement from 2024, according to Census data released Thursday, with one economist describing the slump as “well below consensus expectations.” Continue reading

Tariff threats prompt builders to pump brakes on new construction

Housing starts fell 11.4 percent in March, a modest improvement from 2024, according to Census data released Thursday, with one economist describing the slump as “well below consensus expectations.” Continue reading

Boomers claim top homebuyers spot, leaving millennials behind

In a surprising shift, baby boomers have now surpassed millennials as the largest group of homebuyers, according to a new report released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Continue reading

Housing starts beat expectations in February but headwinds loom

Privately owned housing starts rose 11.2 percent but still fell behind February 2024 activity, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continue reading

Opendoor saw rising losses in Q4, but managed to boost revenue

The iBuyer’s $1.1 billion in Q4 revenue wasn’t enough to offset a loss of $113 million. However, CEO Carrie Wheeler said the company entered 2025 as “a leaner, more efficient business.” Continue reading

Black households led first-time homebuyer market in 2024

Despite a nationwide dip in first-time homeownership, Black buyers have bucked the trend in 2024, leading the market with 62 percent purchasing their first home, according to new data released by Zillow Thursday. This continues a growing trend, with Bl… Continue reading